Freaks' Squeele

About Freaks' Squeele

In a world quite close to our own, imagine superheroes with legal status, a license to practice, and even universities to train in… It's the Freaks' Squeele graphic novel world! Welcome to FEAH University, where Chance, Xiong Mao, and Ombre are experiencing the joys of university life, ruthless competition among students, sadistic professors, and the stress of exams.With this now-cult series, volume 7 of which was released in 2016 at the same time as a collector's boxed set, Florent Maudoux and Label 619 offer you a new, unique look at the superhero universe: the age of your grandfather's masked vigilantes is over…

About Florent Maudoux

Born in 1979, Florent Maudoux studied cartooning at the Gobelins Ecole de l'Image. A fan of Hong Kong films, he draws his influences from the crossroads of manga, classic Italian art, and English illustrators of the 19th century. His experience as a 3D animator and story-boarder in the video game industry (Eden Games), then as an illustrator and figurine designer (Rackham) has developed his flair for the dramatic, attention to detail, and color palette. He put his qualities to good use in graphic novels, in particular Freaks' Squeele and DoggyBags (Label 619, Ankama Editions).

At the FEAH university for heroes, Chance, Xiong Mao, and Ombre start a course of study that will make them superheroes capable of saving the world and its surroundings. At least that's what they hope!

In its exile from REM and political plotting, the 13th Legion has found refuge in a true paradise both literally and fiscally. The perfect spot to recover. But while the carnival is in full swing, the city is attacked by the fanatical followers of the goddess Isis. The problem with these Sainted Knights is that they are both immortal and suicidal! Will...

To mark the release of Volume 5 of Funérailles, the Freaks' Squeele spin-off that needs no further introduction, Florent Maudoux has created this exclusive print on fine art paper that is sure to delight fans of the series. * Limited edition of 150 prints! - Dimensions: 40 cm. × 50 cm., or approx. 15.75 in. × 21.5 in.

Xiong Mao is a warrior princess for modern fairy tales. She shares her life with Ombre, the Freaks' Squeele wolf-man who contains within himself an intimidating creature capable of destroying everything and creating everything. In a slowly declining world, the two lovers will need to learn to know each other deeply if they want to bring back a spark of hope…

The heinous gladiator from REM, Spartacus, has just murdered the Knight of the Lion, Mercutio Van Helsing, defender of the kingdom of Namor and father of little Eve. Hungry for revenge, Eve leaves the family farm where her destiny was all mapped out. By doing this, she saves Sleipnir the loyal steed and proud stallion – a gift from her father – from...

The venomous Psamathée de la Mantis is about to initiate the final stage of her plan to conquer the all-powerful REM – by bearing a child who will be the heir to the House of the Spider. She is convinced that only Scipio can give her what she desires. But she's failed to consider the followers of Spartacus, who offer the young man a chance to join Legion...

All bets are off – whether it's at the training camp for the "broken faces" of the Republic or at the academy for rich kids. Pretorius and Scipio must each train to become the heralds of an apocalypse that will devastate the aging, corrupt world of Rem. Meanwhile, the black widow laments the loss of her husband, but doesn't she have spiders on the ceiling...

REM, a decadent city where the images broadcast by the cyclopes make and unmake the gods. Scheming and treachery abound as Fortunate Sons tells the story of this civilization's last hero and how he gave rise to the myth of Funérailles.

As the daughter of a powerful godfather of the Chinese mafia, the young Xiong Mao has to negotiate her way between a chaotic school life and the political maneuvers of her venomous mother-in-law. Her life changes when she meets Sélène, an opalescent blonde bullied by classmates who despise her sexual orientation. Together, the two teenagers will discover...

The basic book offers scenarios for a successful first semester at FEAH University, a simple and original system of rules, and a developed background of historical, geopolitical details, character portraits… all of which are abundantly illustrated. This guide book is indispensable to any self-respecting graphic novel fan! For confirmed or beginner...

The basic book offers scenarios for a successful first semester at FEAH University, a simple and original system of rules, and a developed background of historical, geopolitical details, character portraits… all of which are abundantly illustrated. This guide book is indispensable to any self-respecting graphic novel fan! For confirmed or beginner...

"I discovered role-play at college. With my pals, instead of studying, we'd invent a thousand and one grotesque – and sometimes even thrilling – adventures. Freaks' Squeele owes a lot to this period of my life, as evidenced by the many references to games in all their forms: video games, role-play, board games, and figurines. The ways in which the worlds...

As the school year quietly comes to a close, Chance, Ombre, and Xiong Mao are each working hard on their final thesis until emergency strikes: The Reaper has disappeared! The dead rise from the grave and the living are in a panic, convinced that the zombie apocalypse has finally arrived. They soon discover that their friend Lynette has also disappeared....

Just imagine: a university where you can learn to manage your image and obtain a superhero license! Three new recruits at FEAH University are going to discover the joys of university life, ruthless competition among students, sadistic professors, and the stress of exams. Fresh, original, and funny: Freaks' Squeele adopts comic book style and then breaks...

Get ready for the last round pitting the students against the guardians of superhero tradition! The campus is surrounded by a wall, cutting it off from the rest of the world. Caught between both sides, the trinity of Death can't openly support the younger generation. Between a media war and urban riots, the fight seems rather lopsided. Chance and his...

The campus is surrounded by a wall cutting it off from the rest of the world. Caught between both sides, the trinity of Death can't openly support the younger generation. Between a media war and urban riots, the fight seems rather lopsided. This final chapter sees Chance, Xiong Mao, and Ombre facing an ultra-powerful enemy, who won't hesitate to use a...

Ombre and Xiong Mao are very busy solving family problems and are nowhere to be found. So, to save the world, Chance decides to descend the 7 circles of hell and ally himself with his worst enemy: Ange. They'll be aided in their task by Funérailles and Cernunnos, but will they be able to find the exits to each of the nightmarish worlds dreamed up by the...

With closure looming for FEAH University, there's only one solution: action! Following attempted assassination of its director, FEAH University resumes classes as normally as possible. A carefree atmosphere seems to finally be settling in… Until news that the university might be closed under a bill aiming to reduce the number of hero schools leaks out!...

Could the rivalry between FEAH University and Saint-Ange be nearing its end? Tonight, the two schools face off for the title of "best superhero school"… Their representatives: Chance the Demonette for FEAH University versus Claidheamor the Human Sword for Saint-Ange. At stake is the truth about both school's intentions… Could one of them be training super...

Buoyed by its unusual heroes and unique style as always, this third installment of Freaks' Squeele blends comics and manga, inviting you to dance a wild tango with death. Join Chance, Xiong Mao and Ombre at the end of a tough first year! The rivalry between Saint-Ange and FEAH University has never been more fierce, and they won't just have to fight to...

Ombre, Chance and Xiong Mao are finishing up their first year at the university for heroes! And there's no avoiding their sadistic professors, who assign them an outrageous final project. They must slip into the shoes of their future enemies and devise a plan to conquer the world! If that weren't enough, they face stiff competition from the students at...

Just imagine: a university where you can learn to manage your image and obtain a superhero license! Three new recruits at FEAH University are going to discover the joys of university life, ruthless competition among students, sadistic professors, and the stress of exams. Fresh, original and funny: Freaks' Squeele adopts comic book style and then breaks...

The teen also needs to keep her valued friendship with Sélène intact, but Sélène is expecting so much more. With a power-hungry stepmother and a half-sister who wants her dead, there's no shortage of danger… Youth sometimes ends in tragedy.